Your Patient Is a Toddler Who Was Burned When He

Multiple Choice

Your patient is a toddler who was burned when he accidentally pulled the cord of a deep fryer sitting on a countertop and spilled hot oil on his head and back. He has burns to the back half of his head, as well as his entire back. What percentage of total body surface area does this account for?

A) 36 percent
B) 40 percent
C) 27 percent
D) 18 percent